Training and Work Experience Stipends

Dane County Department of Human Services is requesting proposals for administration of stipend payments to low-income job seekers in its FoodShare Employment and Training program, with proposals due July 21, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. via the County's eProcurement Portal. Vendors must be registered entities in good standing with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions at time of contracting. A local-vendor preference applies: vendors within Dane County receive five automatic points; vendors in adjacent counties receive two points.

The scope covers stipend administration for temporary work experience and short-term vocational training leading to in-demand, living-wage employment for Dane County residents. The program is expected to serve approximately 40 individuals annually, with historical stipend amounts up to $300 based on hours of participation. Pricing is submitted as a rate per participant hour inclusive of stipend and associated administrative costs. Administrative costs are capped at 15 percent of program costs.

The anticipated contract value is $12,500, though this amount is subject to change pending county budget proceedings. The contract term is one year from execution with an option for mutual renewal for four additional one-year periods, funded on a 100 percent reimbursement basis for actual allowable expenses. The incumbent is Common Wealth Development. Evaluation is weighted across program overview (10 points), program strategies and activities (30 points), experience and qualifications (20 points), organizational structure (20 points), cost (20 points), and local-vendor preference (5 points). Questions were due June 30, 2026, with responses posted July 3, 2026. Award notification is anticipated in August 2026.